BURGER KING Deutschland GmbH

Flame grilling since 1954

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The company BURGER KING® was founded in 1954 by James McLamore and David Edgerton in Miami, Florida. The concept of the two founders was simple: High-quality and priced meals are quickly served in a pleasant environment. This simple concept still applies today.

Today the company counts in 100 countries more than 15,000 restaurants. Around the world round about 11 million guests visit BURGER KING® restaurants each day.

For over 40 years BURGER KING® has positioned itself successfully on the German market. In 1976 the first restaurant was opened in Berlin. Currently, the company employs about 25,000 employees at approximately 700 locations. The BURGER KING® System counts to the Quick-Service-Restaurants with rapid growth in Germany. Also in the future, the company will continue its expansion policy.